Police Officer Involved Domestic Violence.
Lighting a candle of remembrance for those who've lost their lives to domestic violence behind the blue wall, for strength and wisdom to those still there, and a non-ending prayer for those who thought they had escaped but can't stop being afraid.

[Excerpts] A Las Vegas police officer charged with [misdemeanor] domestic battery and [felony] burglary stemming from an incident with his ex-girlfriend has been relieved of duty without pay. Patrol officer David Pisciotta, Jr., 24, was arrested by Las Vegas police and booked at Clark County Detention Center... Las Vegas police officers responding to [his ex-girlfriend]'s workplace noted a bruise on [his ex-girlfriend]'s left arm and a cut on her palm... Pisciotta, who has been with the Metropolitan Police Department since May 2009, will remain suspended pending the outcome of a criminal investigation. Internal affairs also is investigating... A court appearance for Pisciotta is scheduled for May 17. [Full article here]